Maintenance Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Arctic Operations
Quick Summary
Polar Field Services (PFS) is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support scientific research operations in some of the world's most remote locations.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →High school diploma or equivalent
- →5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, diesel equipment, or industrial machinery
- →Experience with power generation systems
- →Proficiency using diagnostic tools and software
- →Valid driver's license and U.S. passport
- →Ability to work safely in remote locations and extreme weather conditions
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Welding and fabrication experience
- Facility maintenance experience
- Remote field, mining, oilfield, military, Arctic, or Antarctic experience
- Experience with fuel, water, or utility systems
What We Offer
~1 min readThis is a seasonal position supporting operations in remote Arctic locations. Employees live and work in shared station environments and should be comfortable with challenging conditions, changing priorities, and extended deployments.
Typical schedules include:
- Toolik Field Station (Alaska): 56-hour workweek (8 hours/day, 7 days/week)
- Summit Station (Greenland): 54-hour workweek (9 hours/day, 6 days/week)
If you're a skilled mechanic who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and supporting world-class science in unique environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Job offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 25, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- September 25, 2026
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